2025 PeakRankings Mountain Score and Rankings Adjustments: Full Changes
An in-depth explanation on the biggest policy changes and capital investments at U.S. and Canadian ski resorts for 2025, followed by this year's top 10 North American ski resorts ranked.
Mountain Review: Mont-Sainte-Anne
While its northern location may dissuade some from visiting, this Quebec resort’s broad diversity and high-quality terrain make it a standout option versus other East Coast ski resorts.
Was the 2024–25 Season a Turning Point for North American Skiing?
The 2024-25 ski season featured some of the most significant labor actions in decades, real concerns about safety and infrastructure, and continued questions about accessibility in the evolving ski economy—but some notable signs of resilience as well.
Are Ski Lift Accidents on the Rise? A Look at This Year’s Catastrophic Failures
While lift accidents have historically been rare and isolated events, this season has seen several incidents make national headlines. And these failures haven’t been restricted to just one lift type, one company, or even one country.
Mountain Review: Le Massif de Charlevoix
While it isn’t the most consistent ski area in the East, this Quebec resort’s otherworldly river views, reasonable crowds, and strong terrain allow it to stand out considerably versus anything else within thousands of miles of it.
Mountain Review: Mont Sutton
Despite outdated lifts, a remote location, and a modest vertical drop, this southern Quebec resort’s glade terrain and lower-than-average crowds make it a unique option for an East Coast ski vacation.
Mountain Review: Castle Mountain
Though somewhat lacking in facilities and lift infrastructure, this Western Canadian resort offers fantastic snow conditions, unique terrain, and incredible views when it's clear.
Mountain Review: Marmot Basin
One of the most striking, remote ski resorts in Canada offers an under-the-radar, albeit smaller, alternative to more popular destinations in North America.
North America’s Best Ski Towns to Live In
If you’re looking to relocate to the ski slopes permanently, these towns will offer the highest quality of life around.
2024 PeakRankings Mountain Score and Rankings Adjustments: Full Changes
Dozens of mountains see score changes reflecting on-mountain improvements, while we’ve made a few category tweaks to better reflect overall resort experiences.